Accounting Assistant, Experienced

Position Summary

Bentley Systems is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Global Cash Allocation team. In this role, you will support daily accounting operations by processing and allocating global cash transactions, reconciling bank activity, and collaborating with colleagues across multiple regions. As a key member of an international team, you will help ensure the accurate and timely allocation of incoming and outgoing payments while contributing to efficient financial operations across the organization.

This role does not require travel.

Responsibilities

• Process global bank statements and accurately allocate incoming and outgoing payments to the appropriate accounts.
• Perform bank statement reconciliations and support cash allocation activities across Bentley Systems entities worldwide.
• Maintain a strong understanding of payment types, general ledger accounts, and cash application processes.
• Investigate and resolve payment-related discrepancies and customer account issues.
• Manage email communications related to cash allocation and account reconciliation inquiries.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and other business teams to obtain missing information and resolve unidentified payments.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to cash allocation and reconciliation processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across North America, Europe, and India as part of a global finance team.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate using Microsoft Teams and other business systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience with a focus on cash allocation, cash application, bank reconciliations, or related accounting functions.
• Understanding of accounting principles, general ledger accounts, and financial transaction processing.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud-based ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting multinational or global finance operations.
• Knowledge of cash management, treasury operations, or accounts receivable processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.

What We Offer:

• Step into a collaborative work environment where ideas flourish, and teamwork propels us forward towards shared success.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• Bentley Impact Day: take a day off from work to volunteer with an organization of your choice.
• Celebrate milestone achievements and moments that matter through our colleague recognition award programs and our Bentley Achievers platform.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
• Be part of a company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.

Who We Are:

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.

Why work here?

At Bentley, you'll help shape the future of infrastructure with innovative solutions, a global impact, and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and sustainability.

Built by engineers for engineers, Bentley has been the leading global provider of infrastructure engineering software for 40 years. Join us on our continued journey leading industry change.